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Pride and Unmet Expectations
Commentators explain that Naaman's anger stemmed from wounded pride and unmet expectations. As a powerful commander, he anticipated a specific protocol of respect and a dramatic ritual. He expected Elisha to come out, stand before him, and perform a magical-like gesture. When the prophet simply sent a messenger, it deeply offended Naaman's sense of importance.
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Albert Barnes
On 2 Kings 5:11
18th Century
Theologian
He will surely come out to me — In the East, a code of unwritten laws prescribes exactly how visits are to be paid and how visitors are to…
Charles Ellicott
On 2 Kings 5:11
19th Century
Bishop
But (and) Naaman was angry—because, as his words show, he thought he was mocked by the prophet.
I …
John Gill
On 2 Kings 5:11
17th Century
Pastor
But Naaman was angry with him On more accounts than one:
and went away; not to Jordan, b…
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Matthew Henry
On 2 Kings 5:9–14
17th Century
Minister
Elisha knew Naaman to be a proud man, and he would let him know that before the great God all people stand on the same level. All God's commands te…